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by tracerex

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Any advise for a serial mouse that "Just stopped working". I've checked all BIOS settings, had windows detect it and install a driver, but on every re-boot, the no mouse detected warning box pops up and the mouse doesn't work.

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by dragonnite

Any resent program Installations/Upgrades? Or system upgrades? I've experienced similar problems before, have you tried replacing or using a different Mouse?

Try a new mouse.

by tracerex

yeah I'm going to try a serial mouse, (couldn't find one to troubleshoot with had to use an adapter). Thanks, let me know if you think of anything else.

by blackcurrant

Hi

Another thing to check is that the serial port that you plug your mouse into is working. If not, you can get a 'multicard' that enables you plug a mouse in via a PCI slot.

Good luck

by d_v ant

I see from your comment to the first poster that you tried a new mouse with an adapter. A lot of the newer mice no longer have the firmware support for a serial connection. Make sure when you buy one that it specifically states that it will work on a serial port.
Verify that the com port is enabled in the Bios and that it is using the default settings. I know you checked it previously, but it is always a good idea to verify it when connecting new hardware. Verify that the mouse works on another PC. It could be that the com port went bad.

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